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      Question

      A train can cross a pole in 18 seconds. When the length

      of the train is increased by 50 metres, it now takes 169 seconds to overtake a car running in the same direction at 14 m/s. Find the original length of the train.
      A 228 metres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 378 metres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 288 metres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 408 metres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E 258 metres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the original length and speed of the train be 'l' metres and 's' m/s respectively.

      (l / s) = 18
      ⇒ l = 18s ...(i)

      According to the question,
      [(l + 50) / (s - 14)] = 169
      ⇒ 18s + 50 = 169(s - 14)
      ⇒ 18s + 50 = 169s - 2366
      ⇒ 151s = 2316
      ⇒ s = 16
      Therefore, l = 18 × 16 = 288 metres

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